Community FundraisingThe work behind the vest: why Michael lifts the load.
3 September 2026
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Flipping the script on the story of young men’s lives
Welcome to a world where resilience, empathy and self-respect reign supreme. Together we’re smashing stereotypes and reshaping the future of masculinities through long-term, evidence-based mentoring programs for 10-24 year olds.
Join us in this exciting journey as we champion mental wellbeing, break down barriers and empower the next generation of Top Blokes.
Our mentoring programs
Mentoring for Boys
Empower boys to become the confident, responsible young men they deserve to be. Our tailored mentoring, delivered by qualified youth workers, cultivates resilience, empathy and positive masculinities through essential life skills in mental health, relationships, online safety and leadership.
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Mentoring for Teens
Foster better mental health, more responsible decision-making and deeply respectful relationships via our dynamic program for young males. Proven to improve school attendance, our long-term mentoring program also enhances overall wellbeing and helps teens feel empowered.
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Mentoring for Workplaces
Help your workforce thrive. Our eight-week mentoring program supports young men to talk openly about mental health and build resilience and stronger relationships. The result? Safer teams, higher retention and a workplace culture where men feel supported to perform their best.
Learn moreWho we are
We exist so more young males lead healthy and safe lives.
Our vision: mentoring boys and young males to redefine their notion of a ‘top bloke’ as resilient, empathetic and authentic. Our proactive, long-term mentoring programs offer tools for growth and wellbeing, fostering communities where trust, respect and multiple definitions of masculinity thrive. More than just an organisation, we’re mentors and allies, empowering young males to find their inner strength and lead with confidence.
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OUR REACH IN 2025
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boys and young men mentored
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mentoring programs delivered
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schools and organisations across Australia
How we do it
Lasting impact with expert guidance
Our long-term programs, led by qualified youth workers, are designed to create change that lasts, foster leadership and grow boys into adults.
We’re with them every step of the way as they navigate life’s challenges and become exemplary community members.
Tailored support from within Australian communities
We’re deeply rooted in the communities we service, offering tailored, evidence-based programs for boys and young men aged 10-24.
Our approach is local, so we understand and can address community-specific needs so every young male we work with gets the tools he needs to thrive
Empowering healthy masculinities
We focus on fostering positive, healthy masculinities and breaking free from stereotypes.
Our programs are dedicated to empowering young males to find their unique strengths, embrace their true selves, and positively contribute to their communities.
LIft the load
FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Young men should not have to carry poor mental health, pressure, silence, shame or disconnection on their own. So we carry it for them. And we raise funds to help Top Blokes keep doing the work that changes what support looks like for boys and young men.
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We’re an Australian charity dedicated to positively influencing boys and young men. All support, fundraising and donations help us continue to make a real difference.
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Mentor Story“The little moments are what stay with you”
6 August 2026
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Not every disagreement needs sorting out straight away.
Sometimes the better move is recognising that you’re too fired up to have the conversation go well. So you pause. Take a bit of space. Then come back to it.
One of our Youth Ambassador Council members puts it pretty simply: recognising what’s happening in yourself can change what happens next.
That’s the real-life stuff our young men are helping us build in a new Level Up workshop – knowing when to step back, how to communicate when things get tense, and how to come back to a conversation without making things worse.
Practical skills. Real situations. Led by the voices of young men themselves.
Pause. Reset. Come back to it.
#TopBlokes #LevelUp #YouthVoice #HealthyRelationships #YoungMen
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“The disruptive kid might be the kid who needs you to stick around.”
Youth Worker, Michael remembers a young man who came into Top Blokes. He was disruptive, disengaged and pretty sure he knew all the answers.
A few weeks later, something shifted.
A conversation about alcohol and drugs hit close to home. He opened up about his own family and what he’d seen.
And when he did, the other boys realised they could open up too.
That didn’t happen on day one. It took time. Trust. And someone continuing to show up.
That’s the work behind the Lift the Load vest.
This October, Michael is carrying 10kg for 50km to help more boys and young men have someone in their corner.
Join him 👉 lifttheload.org.au
#LiftTheLoad #TopBlokes #YoungMen #YouthMentoring #EarlyIntervention
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Sometimes it’s as simple as having a few more tools in your back pocket.
@aussteel works with a mostly male team and has seen plenty of guys bottle things up and just get on with it.
After the Top Blokes program, Emma, the GM started noticing little changes.
Guys recognising what they were feeling.
Taking a second before reacting.
Thinking things through.
Handling things differently.
Those little changes add up.
They can make work feel better. Relationships stronger. Conversations easier.
That’s the stuff we care about.
Not trying to “fix” boys and young men. Instead, we back them with skills they can use for life.
#TopBlokes #WorkplaceWellbeing #MensWellbeing #HealthyWorkplaces
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What are we asking young men to carry?
Be tough.
Fit in.
Don’t show weakness.
Work it out yourself.
Those messages can add up.
This October, Lift the Load for Mental Health challenges some of those expectations and helps more young men access mentoring, connection, and support.
50km. 10kg. One month.
Walk it solo. Rally your mates. Build a team.
Help create better conversations for the next generation of young men. 💚
Join the challenge at the link in our bio.
#LiftTheLoad #TopBlokes #HealthyMasculinity #YouthMentoring
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Interested in bringing Top Blokes to your school OR community group?
If you’re in NSW or QLD book a chat with us. Outside those states? Reach out via our Contact Us page.